Plymouth · England
Bath Repair for St Budeaux homes
Damaged bath in St Budeaux? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Damage beneath the taps
What we’re called out for in St Budeaux
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Look out for these signs:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
Bath repair in St Budeaux, done in place
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. If you are dealing with scuffs and scratches in the surface and a cracked acrylic bath, we can typically put it right, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Plymouth.
- Location
- St Budeaux (PL5, PL2)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
St Budeaux and nearby
St Budeaux is about 2 miles north-west of Stonehouse, in Plymouth. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. St Budeaux is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth where we work.
All of PL5 and PL2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Row Lane, York Road and Moor Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you are just outside St Budeaux, we cover King's Tamerton (1 mile north-east), Honicknowle (1 mile north-east), Ernesettle (1 mile north), Whitleigh (2 miles north-east) and Tamerton Foliot (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Plymouth (3 miles east), Mannamead (3 miles south-east), Lipson (3 miles south-east), Mutley (3 miles south-east), Hartley (3 miles east) and Compton (3 miles east).
What’s near St Budeaux
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Boniface Church, Central Park and Victoria Road Primary, among other places. You will also find The Trelawney Arms (less than half a mile south), Marine Academy Plymouth (0.5 miles north-east), Marine Academy Detachment (0.5 miles north-east) and St Budeaux Library (under half a mile west). There is a railway station in St Budeaux itself: St Budeaux Victoria Road station. Other landmarks nearby include Plymouth General Hospital (2 miles south) and Armada Centre (2.7 miles south-east).
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Budeaux
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Landlord and trade work in St Budeaux
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
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St Budeaux questions
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
